Mrs. Zink's Art Blog: January 2012

*Art at NSE with Mrs. Zink*

Below is my weekly schedule so you can see which rotation day your child has art class. Each week I will give an overview of what students will be learning and creating in art class. I will also include relevant images, information, and links to additional resources. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns!!

-Mrs. Zink
mzink@northschuylkill.net

Day 1 and 6	Day 2 and 7	Day 3 and 8	Day 4 and 9	Day 5 and 10
1^st Cooper	4^th McCabe	1^st Schuster	2^nd Wiscount	1^stBridy
4^th Herring	2^nd Leibensperger	4^th Staudenmeier	6^th Ney	2^nd Moyer
5^th S. Houser	6^th Ackell	6^th Hysock	6^th Grade Art Club	5^th Grade Art Club
Kdg. Frushon	5^th Wolfe	Kdg. Borden/Jones	3^rd Lynch	5^th Fey
3^rd Selgrade	Kdg. Swartz	3^rd McCabe		Kdg. Potts

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Intro to Art

A large number of students took their One-Point Perspective Projects home to finish over the weekend.

The project was due this Monday January 30th.

Each day it is not turned it you will lose one point.

If it is not turned in by Friday February 3rd, it will stay as a ZERO.

Please see me if you need to borrow supplies.

Friday, January 27, 2012

January 30^th-February 3^rd, 2012

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Intro of Paper Cut-out Artists
Tuesday- Vocabulary review
Wednesday- Intro Notan
Thursday- Create Notan example
Friday- Intro Wycinanki

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday Intro Watercolors-begin brush skills
Tuesday Continue Brush Skills

Wednesday- Watercolor Techniques

Thursday Watercolor Techniques Practice
Friday- Watercolor Techniques Practice

Graphics (3rd Period)
Monday-Principle of Design #4-Contrast
Tuesday Principle of Design #5-Balance

Wednesday- Principle of Design #6-Color and White Space/Reading Strategies

Thursday- Library-Computer generated Contrast Movie Poster
Friday- Library-Computer-generated Balance Novel Cover

Advanced Drawing (5^th Period)
Monday-Color Review
Tuesday Color Review

Wednesday- Reflective Objects
Thursday- Reflective Objects
Friday- Oil Pastel Reading Strategies

Friday, January 20, 2012

January 23^rd -January 27^th, 2012

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- Writing Prompt/Sketchbook assignment
Tuesday-Writing Prompt/Sketchbook assignment
Wednesday- Intro of Paper Cut-out Artists
Thursday-Vocabulary review
Friday-Intro Notan

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday Finish developing ideas and begin final copy of One-Point Perspective Room
Tuesday One Point Perspective Room

Wednesday- One-Point Perspective Room
Thursday One-Point Perspective Room
Friday-Finish and hand in One-Point Perspective Room

Graphics (3rd Period)
Monday-Principle of Design #3-Repetition
Tuesday Library-computer-generated example of Alignment

Wednesday- Library-computer-generated example of Repetition

Thursday- Catch up/Improve Proximity and Alignment at Library
Friday- Catch up/Improve Proximity and Alignment at Library

Advanced Drawing (5^th Period)
Monday-Texture Studies
Tuesday Texture Studies

Wednesday- Color Review
Thursday- Color Review
Friday- Oil Pastel Reading Strategies

Thursday, January 12, 2012

January 16^th -January 17^th, 2012
2^nd Marking Period

7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Finish and Hand in Personal Symbol

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Monday- No School
Tuesday- Review project rubric, begin developing ideas

Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday No School
Tuesday- Finish and hand in any remaining assignments.

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday finish and hand in any remaining assignments.

Beginning Drawing (5th Period)
Monday- No School
Tuesday— finish and hand in pastel landscape

January 18^th-January 20^th, 2012

3^rd Marking Period
7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)
Wednesday- Introduction of Art room and Syllabus
Thursday-Narrative Art
Friday-Writing Prompt/Sketchbook assignment

Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)
Wednesday- Finish developing ideas and begin final copy
Thursday One-Point Perspective Room
Friday One Point Perspective Room

Graphics (3rd Period)
Wednesday- Review Syllabus/ Introduction of first Design Principle: Proximity

Thursday- Library-computer-generated example of Proximity
Friday- Principle of Design #2-Alignment

Advanced Drawing (5^th Period)
Wednesday- Review of Syllabus/Review of Value
Thursday- finish Value Review worksheet
Friday- Review proportion. Still Life practice.

Friday, January 6, 2012

January 9^th-13^th, 2012

Monday 1/9
7th Grade Art (1st and 7th Periods)-Review for Perspective Quiz
Intro to Art (2nd and 6th Periods)-Review for Midterm
Sculpture (3rd Period)-Review for Final/Assemblage Sculpture

Advanced Sculpture (3rd Period)-Review for Final/Clay Sculpture
Beginning Drawing (5th Period)-Review for Final/Pastel Landscape

Tuesday 1/10-Midterms

1^st Period-7^th Grade Quiz on Perspective

2^nd Period-Intro to Art Midterm

Wednesday1/11-Midterms

6^th Period -Intro to Art Midterm
7^th Period-7^th Grade Quiz on Perspective

Thursday 1/12-Midterms
3^rd Period-Sculpture and Advanced Sculpture Finals

Friday 1/13-Midterms/Shortened Schedule

5^th Period-Beginning Drawing Final
Shortened Schedule

7^th Grade Art-Reading Strategies-Keith Haring
Intro to Art-One Point Perspective Rooms
Sculpture-Finish Writing Prompt/Assemblage Sculpture
Adv. Sculpture-Finish Writing Prompt/Clay Chess Pieces
Beginning Drawing-Pastel Landscapes

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Criteria	1-Below Basic 0-76%	2-Basic 76-84%	3-Proficient 84-93%	4-Advanced 93-100%
Understanding and Application of Key Concepts	The student does not demonstrate understanding of key concepts, artists/artwork or vocabulary. The student does not apply any concepts to the assignment.	The student shows some understanding of key concepts, artists/artwork, or vocabulary. The student does not properly apply knowledge to assignment.	The student understands the concepts, artist/artwork, and vocabulary being taught and successfully applies them to the assignment.	The student demonstrates understanding beyond proficiency. The student applies knowledge from current and previous lessons.
Craftsmanship and Use of Materials	The student demonstrates a complete lack of craftsmanship. The materials were used incorrectly or not at all.	The student lacks craftsmanship. The materials and tools require more practice.	The work shows neatness, precision and care. Materials are used as intended. The student demonstrates appropriate level of skill.	The student’s craftsmanship is impeccable. The student demonstrates exceptional skill and mastery with all materials and tools.
Creativity	The student demonstrates a complete lack of creativity. The assignment is copied or unoriginal.	The student shows some original ideas with a limited amount of details. Ideas are similar to others.	The student produces interesting and unique assignments which contain many details. The student is not afraid to take creative risks.	All assignments are completed with unique and unexpected ideas. The student expresses ideas and imagination beyond the requirements.
Effort and Participation	No effort was put forth. The student did not participate or refused to participate. The student required constant redirection.	Minimal effort was shown during the lesson. The student participated occasionally and/or needed some prompts to stay on task.	The student is an active participant and puts forth full effort for all assignments. The student has a positive outlook.	Student is on-task the entire time, a consistent participant and has outstanding work ethic. The student inquires about additional opportunities for learning.
Ability to Follow Instructions	The student does not follow the given instructions. The assignment is incomplete or completed incorrectly.	The student follows some directions, but assignment is incomplete or partly incorrect.	The student is able to follow directions as they are given and meets all requirements. The assignment is completed as intended.	The student is able to correctly follow all directions. The assignment is completed beyond expectations. Student shows initiative to assist peers if needed.